Asked by KAPIL PATEL on Jul 14, 2024
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Which of the following features is NOT formed by stream deposition?
A) broad plains next to a braided stream
B) a floodplain
C) a delta
D) a waterfall
Stream Deposition
The process by which sediment carried by a stream is laid down or deposited in new locations, often resulting in the formation of deltas and alluvial fans.
Broad Plains
Expansive, flat areas of land with minimal elevation change, often found in the interior regions of continents.
Floodplain
The flat area adjacent to a river, prone to flooding during periods of high discharge, often fertile due to the deposition of sediments.
- Explain the process and significance of stream deposition, including the formation of deltas and floodplains.
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Nadiah SuhadaJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Waterfalls are typically formed by erosion, not deposition. They occur where water flows over a vertical drop in the course of a stream or river, often resulting from differential erosion of rock layers.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the process and significance of stream deposition, including the formation of deltas and floodplains.